About the Role
Small Door offers membership-based veterinary care, reimagining the veterinary experience with exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing in stress-free environments. We are expanding across the East Coast with continued growth plans.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients in pet care.
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, fostering engagement and growth.
- Partner with Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier veterinary talent.
- Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage.
- Uphold Small Door's culture and values to the practice team and to our members.
- Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns.
- Ensure that service accessibility aligns with member needs.
- Uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards in all client interactions.
- Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to their clinical skills and individual performance metrics.
- Partner with the Practice Manager to support a positive, collaborative approach between the Member Experience and the Medical Team.
- Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster an environment of open communication, continuous learning, improvement, and excellence.
- Monitor practice financial performance and work with leadership to achieve budget targets and revenue goals.
- Manage controlled substances, review practice orders of drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with medical protocols and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license.
- 5+ years of experience in the field.
- Takes a professional approach, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong communicator.
- Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics.
- Leader with experience managing a team and interest in mentoring veterinarians.
- Thrives in team-oriented environment.
- Champions growth and innovation by inspiring your team, driving performance, and leading change with vision and resilience.
- Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!
Skills
- Veterinary medicine
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Client communication
- Medical protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial performance monitoring
- Controlled substance management
Location
- New York City
- Boston
- Washington DC
- Maryland
- Virginia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $195,000 - $215,000
- 12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $230,000+ based on performance)
Benefits
- Opportunity for equity ownership
- Health, dental + vision insurance
- 401K (plus company match)
- We never ask doctors to sign non-competes
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities
- 4 weeks of paid-time off
- 12 weeks of parental leave (100% paid)
- 4 company holidays
- Commuter benefits and Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
- Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees
- Dues covered for AtDove membership and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro
- Discounted veterinary care for your furry family
About the Company
- Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike.
- We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free.
- We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast.
- Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026.
Equal Opportunity
- Small Door is proudly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
- We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.
